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Number of cats: 40 | 19 females | 21 males | Pebbles: 40
Number of cats: 40 | 19 females | 21 males | Pebbles: 40
─ ℓαsт мσση
- xxxxxxx“Eat these up.” Galalight pushed a couple soft, dark leaves in front of Maplebreeze. Shadow scrutinized the medicine cat’s actions. Galalight doubted anyone could force the new loner to try any of the herbs in their store, so Maplebreeze would be the one experimented on. Well, experiment is a strong word. Perhaps trying an educated guess would sound better. Maplebreeze chewed the leaves without question regardless of what Galalight would label it.
xxxxxxx“Zesty.” Maplebreeze concluded. “What was that?”
xxxxxxxShadow hissed through gritted teeth. “You don’t even know what you ate? Do you not question any single thing you do?”
xxxxxxx“I happen to trust Galalight!” Maplebreeze huffed haughtily. “You’d do the same if you were smart.”
xxxxxxxTrying to prevent the incoming catfight, Galalight stepped in between the two mollies. “Good question, Maplebreeze. I believe Frostpaw can answer.” She turned to her new apprentice standing timidly in the corner. He looked at her alarmed at the sudden question thrown his way. “Go on, you know this.” She urged gently.
xxxxxxx“Uh, borage leaves.” Frostpaw stammered.
xxxxxxx“And what do they do?”
xxxxxxx“Bring down fevers.”
xxxxxxx“And?” Galalight prompted. She saw the worried look cross Maplebreeze’s face at the mention of fever. Which she did not have.
xxxxxxx“And…and…and helps produce milk!” Frostpaw waved his tail as he stumbled on the correct answer.
xxxxxxx“Very good, Frostpaw.” Galalight was still new at the whole mentor thing, but she felt more praise would be beneficial to the shy tom. She knew Spottednose’s method of mostly demanding answers without much rewarding would not sit well with him. “I’m hoping borage will help your milk come a bit early so Minnowflash’s kits have a source of food.”
xxxxxxxSilverstem stretched from the other side of the nursery. “They’re starting to get restless.” She said as the kits squirmed looking for food.
xxxxxxx“Minnowflash should be back from his patrol soon.” Galalight reassured them. “And I’m confident that this is the best way to help them.”
xxxxxxx•••
xxxxxxxCrowtalon pushed his way through the tall grass on the outskirts of the forest. The flush green-leaf brush made it difficult to get to the edges of TwistedClan’s borders. It didn’t help that he felt like a babysitter for the newest warriors along with the weirdly toeing the line of flirting, Minnowflash and Quietstep. Tigerstrike trotted ahead of his two sisters and kept pace with the black warrior. “What’s up with you?” Crowtalon gave the orange warrior a side-eye.
xxxxxxx“I’m…nervous.” Tigerstrike did seem anxious. He kept looking over his shoulder and flicking his tail back and forth. His eye twitched.
xxxxxxxA small patch of hair stood up on Crowtalon’s neck. Something about the tom’s behavior really unnerved him. “What’s wrong?” He asked again more urgently. “Is something wrong?”
xxxxxxx“Don’t you feel a sense of dread?” Tigerstrike’s voice rose to a higher pitch. “Like death is approaching?” Crowtalon shook his head and put on a burst of speed. Not really a mature way to deal with the situation, but he couldn’t stand to walk beside Tigerstrike anymore. He didn’t want to hear anything else he had to say.
xxxxxxx“Yuck!” Cinderdust exclaimed. She leapt forward, causing Crowtalon to turn and face her. “Anyone else smell something musky?” Tigerstrike let out a sharp shriek. Crowtalon followed his widened eyes across the way where two thinned dogs had noticed the commotion. Which one of us is next? Crowtalon thought bitterly. He unsheathed his claws. I have to get back to Mountainpaw, dogs or not.
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xxxxxxxQuietstep froze along with the rest of her patrol. “Maybe these dogs are nice. Back when I was a kittypet, there was a dog near our nest that was friendly!” She said hopefully but was met with skeptic glares. “No, really, they don’t seem very threatening. Look how skinny they are!” She took a step forward. She was right; their bones were easily jutting out of their shorthaired coat, making them seem sharper. Quietstep took another step eliciting a growl from the larger dog of the two. “Don’t worry, we don’t have to hurt you!” Her cheery voice was starting to become forced as the dogs snarled.
xxxxxxx“Quietstep, stop!” Minnowflash called quickly. His voice was unnaturally high. Tigerstrike let out another yell.
xxxxxxx“Everyone, quiet!” Crowtalon ordered, now dropping to a low crouch. “Now, Quietstep. Listen to me. Just back up slowly back to our group. Then, we’ll scatter and climb a tree until they’ve lost interest.” He held up his tail. “On my count. One. Two. Three. Scatter!”
xxxxxxxQuietstep didn’t move. “We won’t hurt you.” She stammered. “We won’t.” Minnowflash spun and watched in horror as the two strays stalked towards her. “Quietstep move!” He dashed back to the molly and grabbed her by the scruff. He was almost successful of dragging her to safety. Almost.
xxxxxxxAt least the dogs left enough of the two warriors to still hold a proper vigil. It was a somber night.
─ ρяεsεηт
- xxxxxxxFrostpaw sorted the herbs he and Galalight had just collected. “No, yarrow doesn’t go with the borage leaves.” Galalight corrected his mistake over his shoulder. “What has gotten into you lately? You’ve been in your own little world all day!” She scolded him.
xxxxxxx“There’s just a lot of things on my mind.” Frostpaw told the truth. He had been thinking about Sunchaser’s and Galalight’s discussion he had overheard a few moons ago. With yet another dog attack, it was in the front of his mind. “Galalight, can I ask you something?”
xxxxxxx“Of course.” Galalight sat down. “You can always ask me anything.”
xxxxxxx“Is StarClan punishing us?” He asked. “You and Sunchaser were talking about sickness before. Did we do something wrong?”
xxxxxxxGalalight paused with a shocked look on her face. “Um, what all did you hear?” Frostpaw summarized the brunt of the conversation he heard. “Well, there’s just been a new illness in the forest.” She explained. “A fatal illness.” She wouldn’t meet his eyes. Was she telling the whole truth? “But we haven’t seen signs of it for a little while, so I wouldn’t worry too much.”
xxxxxxx“Is that how Minnowflash and Quietstep actually died?” Frostpaw asked.
xxxxxxx“No, they definitely died from the dogs.” Galalight sighed. “But Briarwhisper, Cloudpaw, Wolfclaw, and others got sick.”
xxxxxxx"What causes it? What even is it?"
xxxxxxx“Marsh knows it as the Craze. I’m not precisely sure of the cause, but you’ve been in this forest. Something’s different now.” Galalight said.
xxxxxxxFrostpaw shivered. “Something dark.”
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xxxxxxxFlameleap had convinced Nightpelt to join him leaping in the tree branches. Ever since Nightpelt ripped his tail in half, he was unsteady above ground. Flameleap stayed by his side keeping him upright. Soon they made it up a spindly tree and stopped for a rest. “You think TwistedClan is going to make it?” Flameleap asked. Nightpelt always had an odd way of thinking; he might have a different idea.
xxxxxxx“I’m not sure. It’s like a fight against nature itself.” Nightpelt let his front paws dangle off the branch. “Can anyone compete with that?”
xxxxxxxFlameleap shrugged. “I don’t think so. We might just have to enjoy the fleeting time we have now.”
xxxxxxxNightpelt grunted. “We just have to survive.”
xxxxxxx“And I want to do it with you.” Flameleap scooted closer to him. “I really love it when we have this time together.”
xxxxxxxNightpelt kept his eyes focused on the floor. “I do too. You’ve been my friend since day one.”
xxxxxxxFlameleap’s heart ached. “Aren’t we something a little bit more?” He whispered hopefully.
xxxxxxx“What’s the point of that, though?” Nightpelt shifted away from the orange tom. “Anything could happen anytime. It’s easier to not have ties with anyone.”
xxxxxxx“So if I’m only a friend and die, you wouldn’t grieve? You would only care if we were mates?” Flameleap spat.
xxxxxxx“T-that’s not what I meant.” Nightpelt stammered.
xxxxxxx “I’ve tried so hard with you, but you always push me away. You could have just said you didn’t want anything to do with me instead of stringing me along.” Flameleap stood, shaking the branch. Nightpelt sunk his claws into the wood in panic. “I’ll make it easy for you and just leave then.” Flameleap took two long jumps down to the floor, leaving Nightpelt alone in the tree, still trying to explain what he meant. But it was too late.
xxxxxxx•••
xxxxxxx“Hey, are you okay?” Thundercry had tracked Stormheart to the Burial Site. His brother was much quieter than usual ever since Quietstep died. “You can’t keep moping.”
xxxxxxx“I think I loved her.” Stormheart croaked. “I didn’t ever tell her that.”
xxxxxxx“I think she knew.” Thundercry wasn’t the best at providing comfort. He licked Stormheart’s head awkwardly. “She cared for you as well. You always made her laugh the loudest.”
xxxxxxx“Why couldn’t have been me?” Stormheart’s voice cracked. “She was just experiencing all the joys of free life.”
xxxxxxx“I don’t know. Should I go get Willowbranch? She might have something more profound to say.” Thundercry wished someone else was here to help cheer them up.
xxxxxxx Stormheart faintly laughed. “No, you’re doing just fine. Can you sit with me? We can pray together.”
xxxxxxx•••
xxxxxxxAshkit, Featherkit, and Hollykit tried their best not to tread outside of the nursery for too long. It wasn’t because they were still very young, which they were, but because the trio didn’t like the looks of pity they received from others. Silverstem had taken the task of explaining what happened to their parents (spoiler alert, they’re dead) and now the clan speaks in hushed tones whenever the kits are in view. “It’s like they already are planning on us keeling over any second too.” Featherkit would grumble. “We didn’t even know Graybelly and Minnowflash rarely visited us when he was alive.” He was the pessimistic one though his brother and sister agreed with this sentiment. The three of them were currently kicked out into the center of camp while both Shadow and Maplebreeze were delivering their own litters. Needless to say, Galalight and Frostpaw were stressed. A pained yowl of Maplebreeze sent Honeytail outside to fetch some fresh water, then he was promptly sent back outside to pace.
xxxxxxx“Any kits yet?” Ruststripe asked him.
xxxxxxx“No, but I was too much of a distraction.” Honeytail paused. He was breathing heavily. He looked around slightly dazed and spotted the three kits.
xxxxxxx“Let’s go,” Hollykit nudged his littermates away from the approaching tom. Don’t get him wrong, the tom was very kind to them, but underlying his sweetness was a deep sense of pity. Hollykit did not want to deal with that, especially when his actual kits were on the way. The kits scampered off and ended up towards the back of the cabin where Neritefang and Marsh were cooling off in the shade.
xxxxxxx“Where y’all scurrying off to?” Marsh drawled. The three kits all shrugged. “Getting into trouble?” They shook their heads.
xxxxxxxNeritefang scrutinized them with a knowing look. “I think they’re just finding a quiet place, hm?” The kits nodded. “Well, then. I think we can entertain them with some stories. What do you think, Marsh?”
xxxxxxx•••
xxxxxxxIt was close to dinnertime and the two medicine cats were still with the laboring queens. The sun was slowly sinking into the sky, and the first stars were becoming visible. Rabbitpaw dragged a piece of the deer they had found towards Rainsong and Sunchaser. He wanted his mentor and the deputy to be the first to eat their big find. “That’s a big hunk of meat.” Sunchaser remarked. Rabbitpaw and his siblings puffed out their chests. Deerpaw was the only one that remained uncertain of their deed. “Perhaps we should save this for leaf-bare? We never know when the prey will stay hidden and we need a feast. Go bury it in a cool place.” Rabbitpaw and Mousepaw scurried off to follow his order. Squirrelpaw and Shrewpaw grabbed the remaining pieces of deer and quickly followed them.
xxxxxxx“Deerpaw, why don’t you grab something else to eat?” Rainsong gently suggested. The young molly was still rooted to her spot. “I know there’s a fresh mouse in the fresh-kill pile somewhere. Deerpaw wordlessly nodded and left to sniff out a good morsel. She didn’t understand why, but something just didn’t feel right. Oh, well.
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- The clan consumes two thrushes and one vole (7 servings)
Rainsong, Birchwhisker, Sunchaser, Ruststripe, Darkmist, and Mallardwing hunt
Nightpelt, Thundercry, Willowbranch, Patchnose, Stormheart, and Starlingsky hunt.
Crowtalon, Flameleap, Tigerstrike, Petalfall, Thistlefur, and Honeytail hunt.
- Snowstorm, Softdapple, Riverstone, and Cinderdust patrol.
- Galalight and Frostpaw hunt for herbs.
- Maplebreeze and Shadow both go into labor! Frostpaw prays it goes better than last time, he's a bit scarred. Galalight needs a pay raise and she doesn't even know what money is.
- All apprentices train in Fighting.
- none this moon
- none this moon
- none this moon
- mwahahaha let there be tragedy.
also kat and h1ss are working on converting my cats to the lineart, so if you just want to write some basic descriptions of the kits for them to follow, that would be okay!
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─ LEADER
- Twistedstar | 75 m | ♀ | ✾
⇢ twisted back paw
⇢ ruined back leg
Lives: ★★★★ [4]
- Sunchaser | 46 m | ♂ | ✾
- Galalight | 33 m | ♀ | ✾
Skills: ✿✿✿✿✿ [5]
- Frostpaw | 8 m | ♂ | ✾
- Snowstorm | 61 m | ♂ | ✾
Ruststripe | 60 m | ♂ | ✾
Birchwhisker | 59 m | ♀ | ✾
Rainsong | 41 m | ♀ | ✾
Thistlefur | 39 m | ♂ (AFAB) | ✾
Crowtalon | 36 m | ♂ | ✾
Darkmist | 36 m | ♀ | ✾
Mallardwing | 31 m | ♀ | ✾
Starlingsky | 30 m | ♀ | ✾
Nightpelt | 29 m | ♂ | ✾
⇢ half a tail
Flameleap | 27 m | ♂ | ✾
Honeytail | 24 m | ♂ | ✾
Thundercry | 23 m | ♂ | ✾
Willowbranch | 23 m | ♀ | ✾
Stormheart | 23 m | ♂ | ✾
Patchnose | 18 m | ♂ | ✾
Petalfall | 18 m | ♀ | ✾
Softdapple | 16 m | ♀ | ✾
Tigerstrike | 14 m | ♂ | ✾
Riverstone | 14 m | ♀ | ✾
Cinderdust | 14 m | ♀ | ✾
─ APPRENTICES
- Rabbitpaw | 11 m | ♂ | ✾
Deerpaw | 11 m | ♀ | ✾
Squirrelpaw | 11 m | ♂ | ✾
Mousepaw | 11 m | ♂ | ✾
Shrewpaw | 11 m | ♀ | ✾
Mountainpaw | 9 m | ♂ | ✾
Frigidpaw | 8 m | ♂ | ✾
- Silverstem | 56 m | ♀ | ✾
⇢ permanent queen
Shadow | 31 m | ♀ | ✾ | due NOW
Maplebreeze | 23 m | ♀ | ✾ | due NOW
─ STARCLAN
- Morningstar: Life One | Choking (poison)
Morningstar: Life Two | Drowned
Morningstar: Life Three | Attacked by dogs
Morningstar: Life Four | Badger attack
Morningstar: Life Five | Dog attack
Bluekit | Stillborn
Stormstrike | Drowned
Gingerblaze | Attacked by dogs
Pebblepaw | Attacked by dogs
Blossomfall | Bitten by a fox
Cloudpaw | Dehydration (rabies)
Wolfclaw | Twisted gut (rabies)
Sagefeather | Twisted gut (rabies)
Toadsplash | Badger attack
Goosedawn | Badger attack
Briarwhisper | Killed by Spottednose
Spottednose | Self-inflicted poison
Finchflight | Dog attack
Dovestrike | Foxglove mercy kill
Graybelly | Birthing complications
Unnamed | Birthing complications
Quietstep | Dog attack
Minnowflash | Dog attack
- Copperleaf | Attacked by dogs
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- Unknown ♥︎ Silverstem | Bluekit and Pebblepaw
Wolfclaw ♥︎ Silverstem | Rabbitpaw, Deerpaw, Squirrelpaw,
Mousepaw, and Shrewpaw
Stormstrike ♥︎ Birchwhisker | Thundercry, Cloudpaw,
Willowbranch, Goosedawn, Maplebreeze, and Stormheart
Patchedmask of DewClan ♥︎ Rainsong | Patchnose, Dovestrike,
and Petalfall
Toadsplash ♥︎ Claystream (HurricaneClan)| Goosekit and Mallardwing
Ruststripe ♥︎ Twistedstar | Tigerstrike, Riverstone,
and Cinderdust
Unknown ♥︎ Sagefeather | Rushingflame (PrairieClan)
Valleyrunner (ChessClan) ♥︎ Crowtalon (Mallardwing) | Ravenpaw (ChessClan),
Twilightpaw (ChessClan), and Mountainpaw
Stonefrost (MooseClan) ♥︎ Briarwhisper | no kits
Minnowflash + Graybelly | unnamed, Ashkit, Hollykit, and Featherkit
Unknown ♥︎ Unknown | Frigidpaw and Frostpaw
Honeytail ♥︎ Maplebreeze | due in 1 moon
Unknown ♥︎ Shadow | due in 1 moon
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- known by Spottednose, Galalight,
Twistedstar, Sunchaser, and Ruststripe
Twistedstar, Sunchaser, and Ruststripe
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North | The Coven | Blackpearl44
East | DuskClan | avenoir.
South | The Jade Empire | gossamer
West | DewClan | billie eilish,
East | DuskClan | avenoir.
South | The Jade Empire | gossamer
West | DewClan | billie eilish,
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─ FRESH KILL
│- Thrushes | x17 | 3 servings each
Magpies | x15 | 3 servings each
Shrews | x14 | 1 serving each
Squirrels | x13 | 2 servings each
Mice | x13 | 1 serving each
Voles | x16 | 1 serving each
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─ MENTORS
- Skills: Hunting, Fighting, Climbing, STalking, SWimming
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Rabbitpaw | Rainsong | 4 | ST, SW, H, C
Deerpaw | Birchwhisker | 4 | ST, SW, H, C
Squirrelpaw | Ruststripe | 4 | ST, SW, H, C
Mousepaw | Sunchaser | 4 | ST, SW, H, C
Shrewpaw | Snowstorm | 4 | ST, SW, H, C
Mountainpaw | Darkmist | 2 | H, C
Frigidpaw | Mallardwing | 1 | C
Frostpaw | Galalight | 1 | C
─ ADOPTED CATS
- Galalight of LambClan
Stonefrost of CherryClan
Wolfclaw of HollowClan
Neritefang of GraveClan
Briarwhisper of RoseClan
Starlingsky of BearClan
Toadsplash of GraveClan
Claystream of GraveClan
Mallardwing of GraveClan
Minnowflash of WhisperClan
Graybelly of WhisperClan
Windcall of WhisperClan
Finchflight of WaveClan
Thistlefur of WaveClan
Darkmist of Lucid Shadows
─ DISBANDED CATS
- Valleyrunner | (ChessClan)
Ravenpaw | (ChessClan)
Twilightpaw | (ChessClan)
Rushingflame | (PrairieClan)
Claystream | (HurricaneClan)
Stonefrost | (MooseClan)
Jaywhistle | (LostClan)
Windcall | (LaughClan)
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─ MEDICINE STORE
- Alder Bark | Eases toothaches | 3
Beech Leaves | Used to carry bundles of herbs | 1
Bindweed | Helps mend a broken leg | 2
Blackberry Leaves | Eases pain of bee stings | 1
Borage Leaves | Helps produce milk | 1
Bright Eyes | Helps cure coughs | 1
Broom | Helps broken legs and wounds | 2
Burdock Root | Cures infected (rat) bites | 1
Burnet | Gives strength | 2
Catchweed | stops poultices from rubbing off | 1
Catmint | Cures greencough | 1
Celandine | Soothes damaged eyes | 1
Chervil | Helps infection/bellyaches/kitting | 1
Chickweed | Cures greencough | 1
Cobwebs | Treats bleeding, binds broken bones | 1
Coltsfoot | Eases breathing or kitten-cough | 1
Comfrey Roots | Repairs broken bones, and burns | 2
Daisy Leaves | Eases aching joints | 1
Dock | Soothe scratches and sore paws | 1
Dried Oak Leaf | Stops infection | 1
Elder Leaf | Soothes sprains | 2
Fennel | Helps pain in hips | 2
Feverfew | Helps bring down fevers/headaches | 2
Goatweed | Eases grief | 2
Goldenrod | Good for healing wounds | 2
- Honey | Soothes infections, sore throats, and coughing | 1
Horsetail | Stops bleeding and stops infection | 2
Juniper Berries | Helps bellyaches and breathing | 2
Lamb's Ear | Gives strength | 2
Lavender | Cures fever and chills | 2
Lovage | Can help cure coughs | 1
Marigold | Stops infection and bleeding | 2
Mint | Hides scents of death | 1
Mouse Bile | Kills ticks | 1
Poppy Seeds | Helps sleep, shock, and distress | 3
Ragwort Leaves | Help aching joints | 1
Raspberry Leaf | Painkiller or stops bleeding from kitting | 1
Rush | Helps hold broken limbs in place | 1
Sorrel | Builds appetite | 1
Stick | Braces broken limbs | 1
Stinging Nettle | Induces vomiting | 1
Sweet-sedge | eases infections | 1
Tansy | Cures coughs, wounds, and poisons | 1
Thyme | Calms anxiety and shock | 1
Tormentil | Treats wounds and extracts poison | 1
Yarrow | extracts poison/soothes pads | 2
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Deathberries | Poisonous when consumed | 2
Foxglove | Can cause paralysis or heart failure | 2
Holly Berries | Poisonous to kits | 3
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